1956 BMW 507 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 289 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1956 BMW 507 has manual transmission. 1956 BMW 507 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 507 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
